NickChangerS
by Seps1s
NickChangerS lets a player change the username used in a Minecraft session directly from the title screen, without restarting the game.
What it does
A Change Nick button on the main menu opens an in-game screen where the player types a new name. The name is saved and applied automatically the next time the game starts, and a Quick Reset button returns the account to its original name at any time. Names follow the standard Minecraft rules: letters A to Z, digits 0 to 9, and at most 16 characters. Interface text is available in English and Russian.
The change affects only the local session name, so it works in singleplayer, on LAN and on offline servers. It cannot be used to join servers that run with online-mode=true, because those check the name against a premium account. The mod is useful when LAN players need unique names on the same network, when content creators want to hide their real username, or when developers test server plugins under several player names without owning multiple accounts. The code is under the MIT License and is not open source.
Key features
Change nick on the main menu
A Change Nick button on the title screen opens a screen for entering a new session name.
Saved nickname
The custom name is remembered and applied automatically each time the game starts.
One-click reset
A Quick Reset button restores the original account name whenever the player chooses.
Standard name rules
Entered names must use A to Z and 0 to 9, with a maximum of 16 characters, matching vanilla rules.
English and Russian interface
The mod's on-screen text is provided in both English and Russian.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
LAN games with unique names
Players on the same local network can each pick a distinct name so they are simple to tell apart.
Plugin testing
Developers can appear under different player names on a test server without creating extra accounts.
Who it’s for: Players who run singleplayer or LAN games, content creators who want a different name on screen, and developers who test server plugins with several player names.
How it compares
Nick Display is a client-side mod for 1.20.1 under All rights reserved, so its license is more restrictive than the MIT License of NickChangerS. Nicknames is a Fabric and Forge mod for 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 under the MIT License that is open source and requires the server to run, while NickChangerS runs only on the client and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NickChangerS | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2026-03-11 |
| Nick Display | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2026-06-27 |
| Nicknames | Fabric and Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Server required, client optional | 2026-03-07 |
Questions
Does NickChangerS need to be installed on the server?
Can NickChangerS be used to join premium online-mode servers?
Is NickChangerS available for other Minecraft versions?
In the catalog
NickChangerS is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,817 Social mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
Nickname Changer is a client-side mod that lets you change your in-game username directly from the Minecraft title screen without restarting the game. In-game UI: Adds a "Change Nick" button to the main menu. Auto-saving: Remembers and applies your custom nickname automatically on startup. Quick Reset: One-click…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/nickchangers
- Owner
- Seps1s
- Published
- 2026-03-11
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-11
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15